Language and Culture

Abstract

This research article is intended to explore the extent to which English language has influenced the culture of the Sub-continent. The assumption that any lexical item is a product of collaborative forces like economic scenario, ethical framework, political configuration, psychological makeup and religious approach of any culture inculcates the proposition that lexicon-adoption is not a purely linguistic phenomenon. Appropriation of the cultural background of the 'Carrier' word by the 'Receiving' culture is also the consequence of this lexicon-adoption. The assertion of this premise is established by data collection through a self-administered questionnaire with a sample size of 200 people. The result amplifies the validity of the idea that language arrogation can never be seen in isolation from its cultural implications.